Preview: Notts County v Stockport

STOCKPORT County striker Anthony Elding is starting to look more like his old dangerous self, according to boss Jim Gannon. Elding has scored in both of County's last two games and is aiming to keep his run going at Notts County.

STOCKPORT County striker Anthony Elding is starting to look more like his old dangerous self, according to boss Jim Gannon.

Elding has scored in both of County's last two games and is aiming to keep his run going at Notts County.

After a month on the bench Elding started and scored in the New Year's Day victory over Morecambe, following his winning goal as a sub at Wrexham last Saturday, taking his total to 12 for the season.

Boss Jim Gannon said: "Anthony's had a tough period, but I think he's regained himself a little bit. We've seen that in training. There's no doubt about his assets, including his workrate and his scoring ability. You've got to remember we've had a tough period over the last few weeks and we freshened it up a bit against Morecambe. Anthony did really well and scored the goal."

Gannon could incorporate some of his New Year signings at Notts County. Jamie Smith, Leon McSweeeny and Jim McNulty are all now eligible to play and could be incorporated into a side that has won four of its last six games.

Rotation

"They've got every chance of playing," said Gannon. "I'm no Premiership manager but we might have the squad now to be able to rotate. Notts County has become a big game for us in terms of getting three back-to-back league wins But we also have a huge game for this club come Tuesday night in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy against Grimsby.

"There are players who won't feature in that who may feature in the Notts County game.

"We'll see how the lads train and see if they're ready. The lads understand that sometimes they're not getting dropped because of the way they play. It's because collectively there might be reasons to rest players or play a different shape.

"If we're successful as a team and as a club then we'll all benefit individually, whether we play every game or not."

Gannon paid tribute to his squad after a difficult first half of the season.

"The lads have shown tremendous control in the last five or six weeks. Some of our recent games have been tricky ones against teams at the bottom.

"And on Tuesday we faced a tougher task against one of the teams at the top and we haven't been found wanting."

Adam Nowland has returned to Preston after his loan spell.

Last season: Notts County 1 Stockport 0

Key opponent: Neil MacKenzie - Solid performer in midfield

Prediction: Notts County 1 Stockport 1 - It should be a close one and although County have the edge on quality, home advantage for the Magpies could mean a point apiece

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